#4A0100 Hex Color
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Old Mahogany is a deep, unsaturated red that borders on black. Its heavy, moody character functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can easily appear muddy. Pair it with soft cream or metallic gold to create a sophisticated, formal contrast. The hex code for Old Mahogany is #4a0100, which offers excellent legibility for white text.
Questions about Old Mahogany
What is the hex code for Old Mahogany?
Old Mahogany is #4a0100. In RGB that is rgb(74, 1, 0), in HSL hsl(1, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 100%, 71%.
What colors pair best with Old Mahogany #4a0100?
Because #4a0100 is so dark and saturated, it works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like cream or soft beige to prevent the design from feeling muddy. For a metallic, high-end look, it also complements brushed gold or pale brass beautifully.
Is #4a0100 suitable for background use in web design?
Using #4a0100 as a full background is rarely recommended because it borders on black and can easily overwhelm the eyes. It is far more effective as a footer, a thick border, or a decorative text element where its deep, moody character adds weight.
Is Old Mahogany readable on white or black?
Old Mahogany has a 16.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.